joparker01
Sumrall MS
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I am new to all this. Is it wise to keep my RV plugged in all the time. I was wondering about the air conditioner and thr fridge. I live in hot Mississippi and the RV get mighty hot inside.
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Jon Parker
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larry and sue
burleson tx
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We live in Texas so I know what hot is, we keep our coach plugged in and the air set at 80 24/7
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4gone
Mass
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I do keep mine plugged in all the time. HOWEVER, I do have a converter/charger that also has a Charge Wizard. This charges the batteries, then goes into a maintenance mode once they are charged. If you have an older converter without a Charge Wizard then you I don't believe it is a good idea to keep it plugged in all the time without a 12 volt draw on the battery. If you are running various appliances, etc you will be fine. That is my understanding at least.
As for the fridge, once camping season starts we keep it's going 24/7 even at home so we can leave things like ketchup and mayo, butter etc in there so we don't have to pack every time. As long as you are plugged into a 30 amp circut like you would find in a campground (no extension cords to a 110 outlet)you can run the a/c. a 50' or 100' extension cord will not be enough.
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Jrebhun
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The only issue I can speak to is plugging into house power during a lightning storm. We had a hit on the stick house which fried a TV, wireless router, print router, computer monitor and tripped a breaker in the main fuse box. Later found out the hit also fried the circuit board in the RV's Air Conditioner which also controlled the fan in the furnace. Cost me $125 for the new circuit board. Dealer told me to make sure the RV is not plugged into house power during lightning storms. DUH!
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OH One
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I agree with the others, and have kept our MH plugged into a 50a service at my shop 24/7 for 5yrs. The A/C is always on either cooling or heating as needed for the season. This has kept the interior fresh and the air filtered with very little dust and no mold or mildew. I do not run the refrig. but keep it open and let the air circulate through it . The refrig. never has odor or mold. You must attend to the water in your batteries on a regular basis. I also place a shop towel that is wet with Bug Out in all the lower compartments to keep out ants ,rodents and spiders. I often will go out and open up the entire coach and let it vent for a day to refresh the interior. Keep enough water in your black and grey tank that they will not dry out completly. The fresh water tank should also have water,but it does not have to be full. I use the reflective type window shades to protect the interior from sunlight. I use a rubber mat for the tires to sit on and keep them dry and off the wet ground. JMHO Sam
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brobox
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I keep mine plugged in here in hot Florida, but instead of running the A/C I run a small room de-humidifier. sitting on the kitchen counter with the drain hose sitting in the kitchen sink drain. My MH is stored inside and with A/C running I have the mess with the water running off of the A/C to contend with. The de-humidifier does the job an I have no mold or mildew.
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J-Rooster
Port Orchard, Wa. U.S.A.
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Jon, welcome to the forum and that was a great question you asked. I leave my coach plugged in as much as possible with the fridge on all the time. I plug in one of those little electric heaters during the winter months and heat the inside to 60 degrees. I also winterize in mid October to keep the pipes from freezing, and run a humidifier also during the winter to keep condensation out. Different RVers do different things what I do has been working for me since 1976. Good Luck to you and take care! John
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jomasw
Paris, Tn.
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I live just north of you in Tn. I keep my Class A hooked to a 30 amp year round. I just watch the batteries and keep them filled. Also turn off fridge when not using for weeks to let it defrost, but I keep doors open and wipe up any water. I just open windows and roof vents and never have a problem. I use no heat in winter until the day before we are to use - same with A/C. I always empty both holding tanks and put some chemicals and a little water in both. I keep it loaded with clothes, dishes, etc. then when ready to go just add refrig. stuff and off we go.
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TMitchell
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I have had my 2004 DSDP plugged into 30 amp, on my pad, full time for the last 4 1/2 years. I leave one of the air conditioners on, set to 88 degrees. We also have a 25 pint dehumidifier that is used while the MH is parked at the house.
I have two satellite receivers in the MH, so I don't want the MH to get overly hot. I also hot wired the little fan that is in the cabinet with the receivers, so it is on full time, when the MH is not in use.
I live in SW Florida which is the lightening capital of the world. We have lightening almost nightly during the summer months. So far no problems.
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JimAndCat
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Ours has been plugged in 24X7 for years since we bought it. Our machine sits under one of those carport type steel covers which eliminates the need to regularly run the AC even in our Florida heat and humidity.
We've had fun using the motorhome as a romantic get away while it sits in our front driveway so we keep water connected and fridge always on and it's fun.
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